#979fbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979fbc is composed of 59.2% red, 62.4% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 227 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #979fbc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f3f79. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 59
    • G 62
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#979fbc color description : Grayish blue.

#979fbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979fbc has RGB values of R:151, G:159, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9936828.

Hex triplet 979fbc #979fbc
RGB Decimal 151, 159, 188 rgb(151,159,188)
RGB Percent 59.2, 62.4, 73.7 rgb(59.2%,62.4%,73.7%)
CMYK 20, 15, 0, 26
HSL 227°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(227,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 227°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.753, 3.37, -15.903
XYZ 34.236, 35.006, 52.527
xyY 0.281, 0.287, 35.006
CIE-LCH 65.753, 16.257, 281.965
CIE-LUV 65.753, -5.829, -24.681
Hunter-Lab 59.166, -0.252, -11.221
Binary 10010111, 10011111, 10111100

Color Schemes with #979fbc

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Alternatives to #979fbc

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#979fbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979fbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979fbc;}
.background {background-color:#979fbc;}
.border {border:1px solid #979fbc;}

Shades and Tints of #979fbc

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f6f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979fbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a6af is the less saturated color, while #557afe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979fbc is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ea0a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea3bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5a1c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #99a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ca1bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0a0be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98a3b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population